A Guide to Bearded Irises - by Kelly Norris (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>In this comprehensive and definitive guide, iris expert Kelly Norris provides an accessible yet authoritative overview of these deservedly popular plants.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>The diversity of bearded irises rivals that of any other perennial grown in temperate climates. For some gardeners, they bring back warm memories of a grandparent's garden; for others, they're a cutting-edge plant with a seemingly endless capacity for producing new forms and patterns.</p><p>As the manager of Rainbow Iris Farm and co-editor of the Bulletin of the American Iris Society, Kelly Norris is the authority on gardening with bearded irises. His introductory chapters offer tips for successful growth, garden design, plant selection, and "creating" new irises. <i>A Guide to Bearded Irises</i> also provides portraits of the most outstanding plants in each of the six recognized categories, from the dainty miniature dwarf bearded irises to the stately tall bearded irises. A resource section lists specialty nurseries, organizations devoted to bearded irises, and public gardens with notable iris collections.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> From the Back Cover </b></p></br></br>In <i>A Guide to Bearded Irises</i> you'll learn<ul><li>where bearded irises come from</li><li>how to use them in your garden</li><li>how the newest varieties are created</li><li>what the best varieties are in each of the six main classifications</li><li>how to deal with pests and diseases</li></ul><p>Above all, you'll learn just how versatile, exciting, and rewarding bearded irises can be. If you'r not an iris lover already, <i>A Guide to Bearded Irises</i> is sure to win you over! </p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Norris is a charming guide. It's difficult not to be seduced by his enthusiasm and tantalizing descriptions of the colors, textures, ruffles, and patterns of the iris species." --<i><b>Publishers Weekly</b></i></p><p>"A green thumbs up, especially as this is a fresh, timely, and appealing presentation of the topic." --<i><b>Library Journal</b></i></p><p>"A handsome book." --<i><b>Country Gardens</b></i></p><p>"Comprehensive and up-to-date, all the while brimming with an enthusiasm that is exhilarating, inspiring." --<i><b>American Gardener</b></i></p><p>"[Norris] is an enthusiastic young American who writes in a readable style with his passion for irises coming across on each page." --<i><b>The Garden</b></i> <p/> "Norris will offer fresh inspiration, as well as growing tips and descriptions of recommended cultivars." --<i><b>NJ.com</b></i></p><p>"It's a rainbow of a book, with deliciously coloured section pages and graphics that mark it out as having a modern approach to this potentially old-fashioned flower." --<i><b>The Independent</b></i></p><br>
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